The Goddess Durga Slaying the Demon Buffalo Mahisha 12th century Bangladesh or India (Bengal) This sculpture portrays the sixteen-armed form of the goddess Durga as the slayer of the demon buffalo Mahisha. The array of arms, each displaying a weapon, creates a kinetic energy in the image, no doubt all the more powerful when contemplated in a shrine dimly illuminated by oil lamps. This work is among the finest Indian miniature sculptures of the Pala-Sena period. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7921. The Goddess Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasura
The Goddess Durga Slaying the Demon Buffalo Mahisha 12th century Bangladesh or India (Bengal) This sculpture portrays the sixteen-armed form of the goddess Durga as the slayer of the demon buffalo Mahisha. The array of arms, each displaying a weapon, creates a kinetic energy in the image, no doubt all the more powerful when contemplated in a shrine dimly illuminated by oil lamps. This work is among the finest Indian miniature sculptures of the Pala-Sena period. Listen to experts illuminate this artwork's story Listen Play or pause #7921. The Goddess Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasura Mardini), Part 1 Play or pause #7921. The Goddess Durga Killing the Buffalo Demon (Mahishasura Mardini), Part 2 Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies We're sorry, the transcript for this audio track is not available at this time. We are working to make it available as soon as The Goddess Durga Slaying the Demon Buffalo Mahisha. Bangladesh or India (Bengal). 12th century. Argillite. Pala-Sena period. Sculpture
Size: 1600px × 2000px
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